Dear Dr. Laura,

I am a 57 year old woman, now single; divorced as Dr. Laura would say. Two years ago, I thought I’d met the man of my dreams. We dated for 8 months and then Mr. Wonderful moved in to my house. I thought he was the one. I thought that I had found the right guy. That's why he moved in. We may as well get used to living together since we are going to get married someday. Fifteen months later, I gave him the boot! It’s been days of tears and adjustments since he’s been gone. In the back of my mind I can hear the constant words of advice from Dr Laura……”Never live with someone until your married!” 

I used to think that this didn't apply to me.  I’m mature, smart, independent and dammit, I can live with someone before I’m married. Living together is a good test to see how things are really going to be, right?  Well, I’m here to say that this rule does apply to me! There is a commitment and a respect that comes with a vow of marriage. One that speaks to everyone and says loudly, “Hey we are together, forever, thick and thin, richer or poorer and until death do us part!”

I wanted marriage. He wanted free milk without the cow.



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